WhoisGuard

Use WhoisGuard to protect your privacy

The Whois database is accessible to anyone on the internet. When you register a domain, you risk exposing your name, address, email and phone number to spammers, marketing firms and online fraudsters. WhoisGuard was designed for domain owners. With this service in place, your confidential information is no longer available for public consumption. It's the best global domain privacy option you'll find anywhere, guaranteed.

Spam Killer

WhoisGuard replaces your email address in the Whois database with a unique "xyz.protect@whoisguard.com" address. Every email sent to this address is filtered and then forwarded to an email address of your choice, drastically reducing the amount of spam in your inbox, while ensuring you receive legitimate communication.

First Year Free!

When you register an eligible new domain name or transfer an existing eligible domain into Namecheap, you'll receive the first year of WhoisGuard privacy protection absolutely FREE.

Flexible Control

Update your settings any time you want. It's easy to enable and disable WhoisGuard, modify your custom email preferences, or even move this service from one domain to another, all from within one simple control panel.

What can WhoisGuard do for me?

WhoisGuard replaces your name and contact information in the public Whois. This protects your private information from being mined and used for other purposes, such as identity theft or unsolicited marketing.

Can I disable WhoisGuard if I need to?

In case you want your contact information to be listed in public Whois for some reason, you can disable WhoisGuard and enable it when you want, using our control panel.

What about emails sent to the Whois?

Consider it handled. This service replaces your email address with a unique WhoisGuard email address. Your "xyz.protect@whoisguard.com" email address receives your email, filters it for spam and then forwards it on to an email address of your choice.

Is there an email auto-change option?

Yes. As an additional security measure against spamming, your WhoisGuard email address can be configured to change automatically at regular intervals. This means that if your unique email address does end up on a marketing list, the details they have are only valid for a very short time.